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DSLR vs P&S a replay of Film vs Digital?
Arguments over relative merits of DSLR vs P&S digicams
occupy a plurality of current traffic volume on r.p.d. In many ways it reminds me of the film vs digital debate of the last many years. DSLR partisans seem like the defenders of film, because they don't have a lot of firm evidence that their workflow is superior, except at high ISO or some arcane usage. I know DSLRs are selling well, but do these flame wars indicate the beginning of the end? |
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DSLR vs P&S a replay of Film vs Digital?
Bill Tuthill wrote:
Arguments over relative merits of DSLR vs P&S digicams occupy a plurality of current traffic volume on r.p.d. In many ways it reminds me of the film vs digital debate of the last many years. DSLR partisans seem like the defenders of film, because they don't have a lot of firm evidence that their workflow is superior, except at high ISO or some arcane usage. I know DSLRs are selling well, but do these flame wars indicate the beginning of the end? All it indicates is that most people are pigheaded idiots who can never stop long enough to take off their blinders. |
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DSLR vs P&S a replay of Film vs Digital?
Bill Tuthill wrote:
Arguments over relative merits of DSLR vs P&S digicams occupy a plurality of current traffic volume on r.p.d. In many ways it reminds me of the film vs digital debate of the last many years. Except that most of the anti-DSLR stuff seems to be by one person with many names. DSLR partisans seem like the defenders of film, because they don't have a lot of firm evidence that their workflow is superior, except at high ISO or some arcane usage. I have no partisanship in the matter - I still use film. But I did feel it important to note that the claim that getting the same DOF in macro work on a large sensor as a small one results in greater diffraction problems with the large sensor is wrong. I know DSLRs are selling well, but do these flame wars indicate the beginning of the end? One person with many names does not actually constitute a mass movement. Peter. -- |
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DSLR vs P&S a replay of Film vs Digital?
What flame wars? What's to discuss? For some uses and needs you use one
tool. Other times, you use another tool. What controversy? What, exactly, do you see coming to an end? And why is the workflow an issue? Sorry, but this is a very odd post. "Bill Tuthill" wrote in message ... Arguments over relative merits of DSLR vs P&S digicams occupy a plurality of current traffic volume on r.p.d. In many ways it reminds me of the film vs digital debate of the last many years. DSLR partisans seem like the defenders of film, because they don't have a lot of firm evidence that their workflow is superior, except at high ISO or some arcane usage. I know DSLRs are selling well, but do these flame wars indicate the beginning of the end? |
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DSLR vs P&S a replay of Film vs Digital?
"Bill Tuthill" wrote in message ... Arguments over relative merits of DSLR vs P&S digicams occupy a plurality of current traffic volume on r.p.d. In many ways it reminds me of the film vs digital debate of the last many years. DSLR partisans seem like the defenders of film, because they don't have a lot of firm evidence that their workflow is superior, except at high ISO or some arcane usage. I know DSLRs are selling well, but do these flame wars indicate the beginning of the end? Most people are better off using a P&S. If you use a DSLR and regulary change lens, sooner or later you will need to clean the sensor (or sensor filter) and air/brushes won't always do the job. From the standpoint of ease of use the P&S is the camera for most people. However, some of us like lugging heavier cameras and lens around and love to get out the pec-pads and eclipse to clean the sensor filter from time to time. Ron |
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DSLR vs P&S a replay of Film vs Digital?
Matt Ion wrote:
Bill Tuthill wrote: Arguments over relative merits of DSLR vs P&S digicams occupy a plurality of current traffic volume on r.p.d. In many ways it reminds me of the film vs digital debate of the last many years. DSLR partisans seem like the defenders of film, because they don't have a lot of firm evidence that their workflow is superior, except at high ISO or some arcane usage. P&S vs DSLR is not like film vs digital. In the final analysis digital beats film, period, no quibble, all else being equal (i.e not comparing an 8x10 inch film camera to an 8x10 mm P&S sensor). The P&S/DSLR flame wars can go on forever, because the performance properties of the two genres DO overlap, and, for equal money, will overlap a very large amount. Doug McDonald |
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DSLR vs P&S a replay of Film vs Digital?
Doug McDonald wrote:
Matt Ion wrote: Bill Tuthill wrote: Arguments over relative merits of DSLR vs P&S digicams occupy a plurality of current traffic volume on r.p.d. In many ways it reminds me of the film vs digital debate of the last many years. DSLR partisans seem like the defenders of film, because they don't have a lot of firm evidence that their workflow is superior, except at high ISO or some arcane usage. P&S vs DSLR is not like film vs digital. In the final analysis digital beats film, period, no quibble, all else being equal (i.e not comparing an 8x10 inch film camera to an 8x10 mm P&S sensor). The P&S/DSLR flame wars can go on forever, because the performance properties of the two genres DO overlap, and, for equal money, will overlap a very large amount. It's a ridiculous argument anyway. Cameras are nothing more than tools, and both "styles" (and everything in between) have their own place in the market. I love the flexibility I get with an SLR (digital or otherwise), but there are times I just find it too bulky and wish I had a good pocket camera. It's like arguing over whether a compact car is better than a dump truck... well... what are you planning to do with it? You can't haul five tons of gravel with a Mini, but just try parallel-parking a Mack truck downtown... |
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DSLR vs P&S a replay of Film vs Digital?
On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:03:18 -0800, Bill Tuthill wrote:
Arguments over relative merits of DSLR vs P&S digicams occupy a plurality of current traffic volume on r.p.d. In many ways it reminds me of the film vs digital debate of the last many years. DSLR partisans seem like the defenders of film, because they don't have a lot of firm evidence that their workflow is superior, except at high ISO or some arcane usage. I know DSLRs are selling well, but do these flame wars indicate the beginning of the end? IMHO - you're attempting to make a mountain out of a molehill. They are different products filling different needs and, to a large extent, marketed at different audiences. There is definitely room in the world for both. I'm simply glad to have the choice. |
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DSLR vs P&S a replay of Film vs Digital?
On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:03:18 -0800, Bill Tuthill wrote:
Arguments over relative merits of DSLR vs P&S digicams occupy a plurality of current traffic volume on r.p.d. In many ways it reminds me of the film vs digital debate of the last many years. DSLR partisans seem like the defenders of film, because they don't have a lot of firm evidence that their workflow is superior, except at high ISO or some arcane usage. I know DSLRs are selling well, but do these flame wars indicate the beginning of the end? Actually Bill... It's all a game. I post a picture and the trolls lift their heads from slumber and generate traffic to low volume news groups. This way it makes it easy to seperate the chaff from the hay, so to speak. Douglas -- If you don't defend your rights... You end up without any! |
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DSLR vs P&S a replay of Film vs Digital?
It's a ridiculous argument anyway. Cameras are nothing more than tools, and both "styles" (and everything in between) have their own place in the market. I love the flexibility I get with an SLR (digital or otherwise), but there are times I just find it too bulky and wish I had a good pocket camera. Me too. But I've been spoiled by the speed of the DSLR and the quality of the stuff from the it. I look at the output from the Canon G5 and it's good, but the focus lag is too much too bear. When I read of a compact that has the speed of a DSLR I may well get the wallet out. And when I can get a waist level finder (pivoting screen) on a (Canon because I have the lenses) DSLR, I will also get the wallet out. We are the lucky generation, we have a terrific choice of excellent gear. I'm off back to my computer made panoramas. John |
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